Thru-hiking is about more than just walking. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle of absolute freedom. It’s pure bliss. It’s unfettered communion with the natural world. It’s a journey of personal growth, self-realization, and healing. Isn’t it? Ask any veteran thru-hiker, and they’ll likely agree. There is no shortage of heartfelt accounts, emotional memoirs, gorgeous photos, and beautifully filmed trail documentaries from hikers telling the story of how their adventure was the happiest they’ve ever been, ...